Draft Review- NY Jets

by Ingtar33

The NY Jets entered this draft with serious questions about the competency of the men running the operation. After loosing Coles and Morton to the Redskins Bradway had become a byword for incompetent. Well if there is one thing Bradway should be thankful for, its the Minnesota FO, who yet again entertained the football world with some draft day shenanigans. Obscuring the fact that he gave away the farm to move up in the draft to pick a very questionable prospect. If any one player has bust written all over him, it is Robertson, as he has never played up to a no.4 billing, and in the media circus that is NY, he will be doomed to fail as he can never live up to the Warren Sapp comparisons. Despite the obviously desperate trade up, the Jets had a fairly decent draft getting some gems, and taking some interesting shots at some less than traditional options. Draft Grade: C+

1 (4) Dewayne Robertson (DT): Kentucky, 6’1 3/8”, 317lbs, 4.86 40time
Player in the mold of Sapp; he’s quick and powerful, but absolutely a non-factor in college. Roberson wasn’t even good enough to demand any double teams at any point in the season. In spite of his great 40 time he was entirely forgettable, and on our team board, was lower rated than every single DT taken in the first round. A big risk, and an entirely baffling phenomenon, as Robertson under-whelmed us with his technique and play recognition. A guy his size should have been more visible. Definite project pick. Pick Grade: D

2 (53) Victor Hobsen (LB): Michigan, 6’0 ½”, 252lbs, 4.85 40time
Slow, smart, strong tackler, bad in man-to-man, but good in zone. He played MLB in college but for the Jets I think he projects as more a Sam (SLB), due to his size, strength, and lack of sideline to sideline speed. He has some good pass rush skills, but could have been had in the 3rd round. Pick Grade: B-

3 (85) BJ Askew (FB): Michigan, 6’2”, 231lbs, 4.71 40time
Sort of a Mike Alstott type FB, which means he’s not a good blocker, a good receiver, and more of a single back RB than a true FB. Strong nifty runner, not a true talent, but has the potential to be quite a versatile asset to the Jets offense. Fills a need, and isn’t a reach. Pick Grade: B+

4 (140) Derek Pagel (SS): Iowa, 6’1”, 208lbs, 4.50 40time
Stiff hips, poor in man and zone coverage. Great run stopper, and hits hard. More a solid player than a true playmaker, has good intangibles, and will be a special teams standout. Sort of a reach for the talent level, but then again the talent level of this draft was low so who are you going to blame. Pick Grade: B-

5 (150) Matt Walters (DT): Miami (Fl), 6’4”, 271lbs, 5.01 40time
Very quick and undersized DT, will have to play end in the NFL unless he can add 30 or 40 pounds. In spite of his light frame, he is very slow, which makes you question his athleticism. Very technically sound, and if he can add that weight without losing his quickness he will be one of the steals of this draft. More of a two to three year project than of immediate help. Pick Grade: B-

6 (200) Brooks Bollinger (QB): Wisconsin, 6’1 1/8”, 203lbs, 4.80 40time
Smallish, quick scrambler. Fairly poor throwing mechanics, he needs to keep his elbow up, and straighten out his delivery. Very smart, good manager on field. There were better QBs who didn’t get drafted. Pick Grade: D-

7 (237) Dave Yovanovits (OT): Temple, 6’3”, 294lbs, 5.13 40time
Interesting pick, he should provide good depth at OG or OT, has a good frame, and good build, with solid technique. Not very strong and needs to improve his general athleticism as his feet tend to stop moving when he tires out. Not a great run blocker, but a fairly accomplished pass blocker... Pick Grade: C+

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